YEARLY HIGH
19.1912 LKR
YEARLY LOW
16.2863 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.0160 LKR

2020 TJS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TJS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 19.1912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 16.2863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9049 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.7174 to the December average rate of 16.5262, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 19.1912 was down 1.37% compared to the 2019 peak of 19.4578, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TJS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 95,956 LKR
2019 Average 93,776 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 81,431 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,524.64 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

19.0358
16.2980
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TJS to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 18.5569, compared to 17.4751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0818 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.5569
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.4751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 1.5904 LKR (High: 17.8767 / Low: 16.2863). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0654 LKR (High: 18.7581 / Low: 18.6927).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.5904
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0654

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.2727 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2727

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 18.8077) against the same month in 2019 (average: 18.8889), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0812 (-0.43%).

2020 Avg (March) 18.8077
2019 Avg (March) 18.8889

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.7581 18.6927 18.7174
February 18.7926 18.7052 18.7317
March 19.1912 18.3290 18.8077
April 18.9275 18.5513 18.7320
May 18.5903 18.0819 18.2908
June 18.1582 17.9857 18.0616
July 18.0657 17.9930 18.0285
August 18.0568 17.7290 17.9292
September 18.0357 17.8449 17.9272
October 17.9171 17.8180 17.8561
November 17.8767 16.2863 16.5835
December 16.7992 16.3539 16.5262